When Tammy Lee Clark and Jordan Bull decided it was time to add a fur member to their family, the German Shepherd Rescue South Africa Facebook Page (an online networking space for German Shepherds and German Shepherd crossbreeds) was their first port of call. Little did Tammy know that she was about to see a beautiful boy who would compel her to drive more than six hours to meet him.

So many pets become lost or abandoned during the holiday season. This is such an unnecessary problem that could be prevented by foresight and preparation for your pet when you go away. Read more for advice on what to do for your pet when you are on holiday.